coughers
People expelling air
Coughers are people who cough, especially those doing so noticeably or repeatedly in a shared space.
The word typically appears when the coughing is disruptive or unwelcome: The symphony was nearly ruined by persistent coughers in the balcony.
Since respiratory illness became a heightened public concern, coughers on public transit or in crowded venues draw particular attention and suspicion.
Inflamed airway disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
laryngitis · pharyngitis · pertussis · croup · respiratory infection · tracheitis · bronchiolitis · COPD
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- transmissionSending of information
- spreadTo distribute widely
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
epidemic · pandemic · carrier · infectious · quarantine · incubation · pathogen · airborne
Infiltrating protected digital systems
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- phlegmViscous airway secretion
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- sputumExpelled lung mucus
hoarseness · raspy voice · chest tightness · sore throat · tickle in throat · expectoration · chesty · barking
Forceful interruption of process
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- shushingUrging silence vocally
glares · theater · concert · lecture · library · quiet car · awkward · embarrassment
Medicated tablets for sore airways
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
decongestant · suppressant · expectorant · inhaler · vaporizer · ginger · eucalyptus · menthol
bronchitis
Inflamed airway disease
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
asthma · laryngitis · pharyngitis · pertussis · croup · respiratory infection · tracheitis · bronchiolitis · COPD · emphysema
infection
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- transmissionSending of information
- spreadTo distribute widely
outbreak · epidemic · pandemic · carrier · infectious · quarantine · incubation · pathogen · airborne · droplets
hacking
Infiltrating protected digital systems
sputum · hoarseness · raspy voice · chest tightness · sore throat · tickle in throat · expectoration · chesty · barking · fits
disruption
Forceful interruption of process
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
shushing · glares · theater · concert · lecture · library · quiet car · awkward · embarrassment · self-consciousness
throat lozenges
Medicated tablets for sore airways
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
steam · decongestant · suppressant · expectorant · inhaler · vaporizer · ginger · eucalyptus · menthol · rest